Dean Covered Bridge facts for kids
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Dean Covered Bridge
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1970 photo
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 Location in Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Brandon, Vermont |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1840 |
| Architectural style | Town lattice truss |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000252 |
| Added to NRHP | September 10, 1974 |
The Dean Covered Bridge was a special type of covered bridge in Brandon, Vermont. It used a design called a Town lattice truss. This bridge carried Union Street over Otter Creek.
Built in 1840, it was one of Vermont's oldest covered bridges. Sadly, it was destroyed by fire in 1986. The bridge was important enough to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, a modern steel and concrete bridge stands in its place.
What Was the Dean Covered Bridge Like?
The Dean Covered Bridge was located about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Brandon Village. Union Street is a local road that connects the village to the rural parts of the town. The bridge helped people cross Otter Creek.
It was a single-span bridge, meaning it had one main section. The total length was about 132 feet (40.2 m). The main part of the bridge, called the truss, was 121 feet (36.9 m) long. It was 21.5 feet (6.6 m) wide, with a road space of 18 feet (5.5 m).
To make it stronger, wooden beams were added underneath. Iron braces also helped keep it steady. The outside of the bridge was covered with vertical wooden boards. It had a pointed roof made of slate tiles.
A Bit of History
The Dean Covered Bridge was built around 1838 or 1840. It was one of only two covered bridges from the 1800s still standing in Brandon. The other was the Sanderson Covered Bridge.
In 1974, the Dean Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it was recognized as an important historical site. However, in 1986, the bridge was destroyed by fire. A new, modern bridge now serves the area.
